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Abstract
Historically the separate functions of religious practice and healing were performed by a single individual in most world cultures. Psychiatry is the branch of medicine that most prominently incorporates the humanities and social sciences in its scientific base and in its treatment of illness. Psychiatry and religion both draw upon rich traditions of human thought and practice.
All religions offer some type of explanation for: how the universe was created? How life is maintained? What happens when life cease to exist? And the meaning of life including rationales for the reality of human suffering. Approximately 2/3rd of the world population believes in religion and spirituality as a major component of mental health. Religion is a protective factor from vulnerability to depression.
Psychiatry has rarely used the multidimensional assessments of religion, including measures of religious beliefs, attitude, and practices. Religion has remained on the periphery of professional interest, and psychiatrists have been unaware of the generally beneficial association religion has with mental health status.